Posts Tagged ‘MEDICAL MALPRACTICE’
Colonoscopy Death MedMal Case Results in $24.6M Verdict
Routine procedures are typically just that…until they are not. How the medical professionals respond when routine goes off the rails can literally be the difference between life and death. In this case, the patient was scheduled for a colonoscopy at a surgical clinic rather than in a hospital setting. Not unusual, but given the patient’s…
Read MoreSpinal Injury Package – How to Best Use Visuals to Increase Value for Your Spinal Case
Spinal injuries are some of the most common, and most painful, that your clients suffer. Whether a vehicle collision, a slip and fall, an assault, a workplace injury, or medmal, anything that affects the spine can have horrible repercussions on your client’s ability to function. Because of that, it’s imperative that you have the right…
Read MoreEpidural Abscess MedMal Case Results in Confidential High 7-Figure Settlement
Neurological problems can progress quickly, so it’s imperative to evaluate all possible causes when a patient presents with severe neurological symptoms. Claggett & Sykes’ client began experiencing symptoms 3 days prior to visiting the hospital, and by then was experiencing weakness in both legs, incontinence, and tingling and weakness in his hands. His complaints were…
Read MoreAnimation in Med Mal Case Helps Net Large Confidential Settlement
Carpal Tunnel surgery is a fairly straightforward and common surgery. Delicate, for sure, given the nerves in the area, but there exist safety devices specifically to protect the nerves during this surgery. When a surgeon doesn’t use them correctly, however, that is medical malpractice, not a lack of an optimal result. This is the situation…
Read More$1.5B in Verdicts and Settlements in 2023
We worked on projects for some of the best attorneys in the country during 2023, resulting in over $1.5B in verdicts and settlements! Thanks for working with us and putting your faith in our ability to help your cases. We love to show off the amazing work our visual experts do for our clients, so…
Read More$150K Settlement Offer Turns Into $4M Verdict in Med Mal Case
Patients typically trust their doctors and expect that they will provide the best care possible. They are human, however, and sometimes make mistakes. If that happens, they would be expected to own up to it and then do whatever they can to fix the mistake. In the case of Lloyd Bell’s client, she suffered a…
Read MoreEffective Sound Design in Legal Animations
Visual aids in mediation or in the courtroom – animations, illustrations, PowerPoint presentations, 3D printed exhibits, and more – are proven to increase results for many reasons. For mediation, it may show defense that you are prepared to take them on in a courtroom, or show them aspects of the case in a way they…
Read MoreHow Visuals Make Your Expert Look Like an Expert
Medical illustrations and animations are used regularly by top trial lawyers during their expert testimony. The question is WHY these top trial lawyers feel that it’s necessary to use medical illustrations and animations during trial with their experts. Can’t an expert explain it all without such visuals? The answer is simple, we want our experts…
Read MoreMed-Mal Spine Surgery Case Settles for 7-figures
People put a lot of trust in their doctors, literally putting their lives in the hands of these highly trained professionals in the hopes that the outcome helps with whatever ails them. It can be devastating to learn that surgery is required. In the case of physician-attorney Leon Aussprung’s client, a cervical fusion was needed…
Read MoreKnow Your Case (Part 2) – What Should a Lawyer do with Medical Records?
In our previous article, we discussed the importance of obtaining all of the medical records from your client’s treating providers for their personal injury claim and completing a comprehensive chronological medical summary. The foundation of any personal injury case is understanding the extent of your client’s injuries, the impact upon your client’s life, and possible…
Read MoreKnow Your Case (Part 1) – Pretty Pictures Won’t Save it, so Know Your Client’s Medical History
PowerPoint presentations with fancy screen fades and bullet points for a trial were once considered on the cutting edge. Now PowerPoint presentations are almost necessary to captivate and focus the jury on your argument. We’ve learned over time that a professional presentation using technology can significantly increase your chances of winning. We have also learned…
Read More$47M Verdict in “Locked-In” Syndrome Case
A fall one evening prompted Amy Geiler’s family to take her to MountainView Hospital’s emergency room for treatment. Upon arriving and being examined, it was determined that her sodium levels were dangerously low (hyponatremia) and she was dehydrated, so saline was administered rapidly to try to stabilize her. MountainView Hospital’s policy would not allow the…
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